Saturday, June 17, 2017

The Pros And Cons Of The Most Popular Solid Surface Countertop Fort Worth

By Douglas Johnson


Solid Surface counter-top products are created from high-performance resin systems like acrylic or unsaturated polyester. There is very high filler content in these materials, and they lack a gel coat. They are used primarily in counter top applications, but are also popular for wall panel applications. There are several design benefits to using solid surface countertop Fort Worth materials.

Butcher block counter tops are made from hardwoods like maple, red oak and teak and are easy to install and repair. These counter tops get scratched, burned and stained easily and can be sanded and resealed when required. Butcher block has to be treated with mineral oil or beeswax regularly but is not suggested over dishwashers or near a sink as its wood is sensitive to humidity fluctuations.

The appearance and purpose must also be considered. If just about all that you are after is a stunning showpiece counter top and you don't worry so much regarding sturdiness, you are able to pick, top like marble. Marble can be an incredibly gorgeous counter material. Nonetheless, it simply doesn't stand up to the punishment that you can deliver to a countertop such as granite counter tops or even corian counters.

Do you love to be able to bake? Would you like a new counter that may let you truly get smart in the cooking area and never have to pause and pull out trivets and cutting boards? You are going to need to get a countertop such as granite or perhaps maybe even quartz. Having quartz or granite counter tops you can pull your hot pans quickly from the oven top or out of the oven and set them right upon the counter top. No problem! You will not scorch the counter.

Laminates and Quartz are also common materials. Laminates are popular counter top materials as they are available in hundreds of colors and patterns and are reasonable in choice. They are lightweight and easy to install, but has additional edge treatment costs to be borne. Quartz resembles granite but is more uniform in appearance. It is a combination of pigments, stone chips, and resins and is resistant to heat, abrasion, stains and does not need any sealing. However, it cannot withstand impacts.

Some companies offer their surface countertops as low-maintenance, compact acrylic options. They offer solid surface materials in fifty different colors, eleven different edge treatments, and an ever-growing variety of patterns. They say that these materials are anti-bacterial and heat-resident, and can be bent with heat, or thermoformed. They offer the material in high gloss finish, semi-gloss finish and matte finish.

This counter tops are also often available custom-made to the proper length, which also eliminates the possibility of seams. They may be the right choice for you, if you are looking for a specific color or texture that is not available in other counter top materials. Besides their high variations in color, this material is also unique in that you can use the same material to create your sinks, meaning they will integrate perfectly with your counter tops. The best, known names for these products are Corian and Swanstone.

In addition to the aforementioned options, other types are also available. You can use timber or copper to achieve the organic look you desire. Copper is one amazingly tough counter top and butcher counter. It is one of the options that are not commonly used but look wonderful whenever installed.




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